Irving allows home occupations under the UDC without a separate city home occupation permit, provided the use meets all restrictions for the zoning district.
Irving does not require a separate home occupation permit for home-based businesses that comply with all UDC restrictions for the applicable zoning district. The business must be secondary to the residential use, conducted entirely within the dwelling, generate no external evidence of commercial activity, and not create traffic, noise, or other impacts noticeable to neighbors. Certain professions may need state-level licenses (real estate, insurance, etc.) but do not require a separate city home occupation permit. If a business requires a city business license (such as food service or certain regulated industries), those separate requirements still apply. Contact the Planning Department at (972) 721-2424 for guidance.
Non-compliant home businesses may face code violation notices, fines, and orders to cease operations.
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Irving Ch. 22 restricts amplified sound that disturbs the peace. Loudspeakers and amplifiers are prohibited when they create unreasonable disturbance. Quiet ...
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Irving Ch. 22 makes unreasonably loud animal noise a per se violation. The owner, controller, or caretaker is responsible. Licensed animal facilities are exe...
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Irving restricts overnight parking of oversized vehicles and trailers in residential areas. Standard passenger vehicles may park overnight on streets where n...
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Retaining walls at or below grade are excluded from fence height measurements. Walls exceeding 4 feet require engineering. Building permits are required for ...
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Texas Property Code § 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning beekeeping that complies with TX Apiary Inspection Act. Irving allows beekeeping subject to nuisanc...
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Irving does not impose breed-specific bans. Dogs deemed dangerous or vicious under Ch. 6 are regulated regardless of breed. Dangerous dog registration and en...
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